Blue – Balloon Festoon

Welcome to our blog hop!! Hope you’re having fun so far or if this is your first stop, be sure to click the links below for all the other hoppers!! We’re so excited to have you and hope you learn something new and enjoy all the creations! Below is my Red/White/Blue card to celebrate 250 years of our great country. Happy Independence Day!

I’ve had a huge number of family members in the military, past and present. My dad was in the Air Force, my mom in the Navy (served in Bahrain during the Gulf War), brothers, uncles (some who gave the ultimate sacrifice), my sister, brothers-in-law, a niece, and so, so many more!! Our country is so blessed and we’re so, so very blessed to live here! Thank you, God! I vividly remember the 200th anniversary and am thrilled to celebrate another huge milestone for this wonderful country we love and serve.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/OkRK3clOSvE

Cutting directions and Supplies: This one is fairly easy because it’s mostly die cutting.
Card base is the usual 8.5″ x 5.5″, scored at 4.25″ on the long side or simply fold in half as I did in the video, Night of Navy.
Two scraps for the balloon and the sentiment strip; cut balloon from card stock or watercolor paper (used the 2nd to largest balloon) – Balloon Festoon bundle
2nd scrap of white for the sentiment from Paradise Garden
Inside layer is 4″ x 5.25″.
Real Red and Night of Navy ink and Real Red Ink Refill
Blocks
Paper Trimmer
Glass Mat and used baby wipes for clean-up
Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers
Dimensionals
Twine

HERE ARE THE LINKS TO ALL THE BLOGS!! If you came over from Tonya you’d go to Sally!! If you’re starting from here go to Sally!! Easy, huh! Please comment, follow our blogs, and watch the YouTube videos if applicable! We’re so excited to have you join us!

Have fun and hope you make your own cards to mail…LOVE & HUGS!!

New Online Exclusives

Our new catalog products are now available, but make sure you also take a look at our May Online Exclusives, which are not shown in the catalog.

Here is a cute sneak peek!

FYI, the Pooh bear suite shown below is now back in stock! It is selling very well and went out of stock almost the moment it came online. Get yours quickly if it’s a suite you want. I absolutely love it! The DSP is amazing, but even without it, the stamps and dies are the BEST!! Suite #167634 or get bundles or DSP separately.

But that’s not all, check out these two adorable stamp sets!! So, so cute!!

Thoughtful Octopus #167955

Just Peachy #167965

New Join Offer

Once you’re done here, you can go here to check out some more information: https://stampinwithpatricia.com/join-the-fun/

I’m expanding my team and love to share the joy of creativity! Whether you want to join a fun team, help your friends by inviting stamping friends, or highlight the benefits of being a demonstrator, there are many ways to make this promotion work for you. Here are three simple strategies to make this a win for you.

Choice Is Key

This promotion is all about giving you options. If the new In Colors in an innovative case design isn’t the right fit for you, you can choose the value-add Starter Kit. As a potential team member the choice is entirely up to you!

I Continue to Add Stamping Friends to My Team

Stamping is more fun when you do it together! Meet monthly for updates and getting to know each other. Challenges and even card shares are fun!! When we have the Annual Meeting with Stampin’ Up! it’s fun to get together and experience the whole event together…it’s the best!

If you joined as a new member during the October or February join promotions, I encourage you to join again if you dropped since then. And if you’re joining now demonstrator, it’s a perfect time to ask friends to join you on this creative adventure. A simple invitation can spark something amazing!

Share ALL the Benefits of Being a Demonstrator

Discounts are just the start! Demonstrators enjoy early access to products, exclusive events, and a supportive creative community. I like to share what I love most about being a demonstrator—meeting with friends to craft, incentive to create cards/scrapbooking/3D project to share with friends, learning more skills all the time, having fun with like-minded people and soooo much more!!

This promotion is more than a great deal—it’s a chance to share something you truly love while growing and strengthening your community. Every conversation you start could lead to a new creative journey for someone else. So take the leap, become a demonstrator and enjoy the fun and friendships!!

This Join Offer starts May 5th and ends May 31st at midnight Mountain Time. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Scan the QR code to join my team!!

New Catalog Structure

We have a new Stampin’ Up! Catalog structure. In the past, we’ve had an annual catalog from May through April of the following year with additional mini catalogs throughout the year. From this time forward, we will have 3 new catalogs each year, from May to August, another from September to December, and finally from January to April. This will allow us to be more responsive to trends, product availability, and enhance our ability to keep things fresh.

Our first catalog in this new structure goes live on May 5th. We will continue to have some amazing Online Exclusives going live the same day. Hint: if you love Winnie the Pooh, you’re gonna be thrilled. Of course, we will continue with our Kit Collection with at least 2 new kits each month (sometimes 3), and Paper Pumpkin, our subscription kits that come directly to your mailbox. Additionally, we have our Product of the Month for $5 with a $75 or more order.

Included in Paper Crafting (making cards and 3D projects), we have some absolutely fantastic scrapbook offerings. I hope you’ve had an opportunity to check them out. Here’s a look at my desk as I got started!

More things we’ve got available are Craft classes, Scrapbook Workshops and more! Come back for more information…we’ve got a couple of new ones going live soon. I just finished our latest Virtual Album Retreat that was AMAZING!!! I’ve posted a few page spreads on FB and when I’ve completed them (no photos) I’ll share those, too. This is one example:

If you need a physical copy of the catalog, let me know. I will post the digital version here on May 5th.

Just Home from Annual Convention – Stampin’ Up! OnStage

We received some fantastic goodies!! Here’s a quick look:

It was AMAZING! Here’s a sneak peek at upcoming items!! I’ll be doing a video very soon! If you don’t already have a demonstrator and you’re not a demonstrator let me know and I can send a catalog…oh, yeah!

Not to mention all the new friends and “celebrities” I got to meet!! Do you know them??? I’ll have to post their names but for now do you know them?

Additionally, remember to place your subscription order for Paper Pumpkin…you really may not want to miss this one if you’re interested in this new suite/bundle…it’s truly gonna be fabulous!

This is a great video about the new Virtual Album Retreat 2026!

The price isn’t chump change but then not only is it quality but it includes the either the “how to” lessons, and you get $25 back to spend on other supplies.

Notes of Spring – Product of the Month (March)

Create an adorable card with this stamp set and send it to some-bunny you love! Or use it to craft a scrapbook spread of a moment you hold deer. Whatever you choose to create, this stamp set with woodland friends and useful sentiments is sure to add some springtime joy! It’s a two-step stamp set meaning the deer, duck, rabbit, and leaf sets can be stamped twice, once with the outline and next with the fill. It’s an amazingly adorable set!!

How do you get it?? I’m so glad you asked!! It’s the March Product of the Month option. Once your order reaches $75 you can add this to your order for only $5.

Which figure is your favorite? I don’t honestly know if I can decide. I love the duck but then the deer is just so cute!! Well, I have to admit I like the little bunny, too!!

FREE Shipping – 3 Days!! Whoot!!

Do you need new Stamps and Dies, refill on cardstock, maybe more envelopes or adhesives!! I know I need some of the cool new DSP so now is the time to order and FREE shipping! My favorite time!

LAST CHANCE:

Also don’t forget to check out the Last Chance Products list which has just been updated, and that means now is the time to grab your favorites before they’re gone for good! Many of these items are discounted up to 60% off. We have In Colors in ink, ink refills, cardstock, two-tone cardstock, 6″ x 6″ designer series paper prints, blends, pearls, and ribbon. What’s your favorite item to pick up?

New Stampin Positioner

🎉 GET THE NEW STAMPIN’ POSITIONER IN YOUR STARTER KIT 🎉

Get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner Tool for FREE in your Starter Kit this month!
The Starter Kit is always the best deal, but now it’s so much sweeter! When you buy the Starter Kit anytime between now and March 2, you’ll get the BRAND NEW Stampin’ Positioner tool automatically included in your Starter Kit!

There are a lot of great reasons to buy the Starter Kit – including the community and friendships you can create, preordering new products (like the March Online Exclusives that are available for preorder (or to put in your Starter Kit) now!), exclusive events, and so much more.

Have questions about whether buying the Starter Kit is right for you? Send an email (StampinWithPatricia@outlook.com) or call 417 268 7546!

Virtual Card Retreat

Purchase the kit and receive an automatic invitation to the retreat! Click here!

Online or watch the replay!

January 22–23, 2026, from 2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (MT)

Check out all these supplies! Personally, I cannot wait! Yes, it’s coming soon but you can do what I’ll be doing, watch the live and then when you receive the kit, watch the replay and follow along, stopping and starting as needed.

Product of the Month (POM) for $5

In December Stampin’ Up! began offering a POM (Product of the Month) item. Once you’ve reached $75 in your cart, you’ll be given the opportunity to add the POM to your cart for only $5. So far, in December we had a fantastic DSP (Designer Series Paper) pack in wonderful blues and this month, January, we have an amazing stamp set. When they’re gone, they’re gone!